Senior Summer Safety

Senior Summer Safety

Stay Cool Seniors are vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heat stroke by the hot summer days. Seniors shouldn’t stay in the sun for more than 1-2 hours at a time, after that seek shade and air conditioning. Wear Sunglasses The elderly are more likely to have vision...
Skin Cancer Awareness

Skin Cancer Awareness

What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers mutations, or genetic...
Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, usually caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis (sometimes called “hardening” or “clogging” of the arteries) is the buildup of cholesterol and fatty deposits...
Hand Washing Keeps You Healthy

Hand Washing Keeps You Healthy

Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent infection and protect yourself from getting sick. Follow these steps to protecting yourself and others from spreading infection.  Follow These Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way Wet your hands with clean,...
Hand Washing Keeps You Healthy

June is National Men’s Health Month

National Men’s Health Week is observed each year leading up to Father’s Day. This week is a reminder for men to take steps to be healthier, but they don’t have to do it alone! Whether it’s your husband, partner, dad, brother, son, or friend you can help support the...
Hand Washing Keeps You Healthy

Avoiding Scams

Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Financial scams also often go unreported or can be...